Graduate Student Fellowships - Canada's Role in the Circumpolar World

Tue, Sep 29, 2009

The Northern Governance Thematic Network of the University of the Arctic, with support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, is pleased to announce ten available fellowships for Graduate Students, valued at $5000 each.

The objectives of the fellowship are to:

- Foster innovative research and policy development on a range of issues related to Canada in the circumpolar world; - Encourage and promote research of circumpolar studies by Canadian graduate students; and - Encourage research in the field of the circumpolar world in the interest of higher education, scholarship, and an informed public opinion.

Research papers will focus on one of the following two areas:

1. The Arctic Council as a mechanism to advance Canada's foreign policy objectives, including: - To deepen the exchange of best practices and explore a more robust discussion on policy issues and coordination; - To increase the outreach and advocacy role of the of the Arctic Council; and - To identify key emerging issues regarding sustainable development and environmental protection facing the Arctic requiring further study/research.

2. Canada in the circumpolar world: - Future political trends and challenges facing the region; - How arctic states can best manage emerging issues in the region bilaterally and/or multilaterally (e.g., pollution/environment, emergency response, search and rescue); - Opportunities for Canada to take a leadership role (e.g., conservation and sustainable use of the arctic marine and coastal environment).

To qualify, the applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, actively pursuing a graduate degree (Master's, PhD, or equivalent) in circumpolar and/or northern research, and in good academic standing. The application package must include a completed application form, a one-page paper proposal/abstract, and a letter of appraisal from a supervisor. Application materials can be submitted electronically to Greg Poelzer (greg.poelzer@uarctic.org) or mailed in hardcopy to:

The University of the Arctic (UArctic) is a cooperative network of universities, colleges, research institutes and other organizations concerned with education and research in and about the North. UArctic builds and strengthens collective resources and collaborative infrastructure that enables member institutions to better serve their constituents and their regions. Through cooperation in education, research and outreach we enhance human capacity in the North, promote viable communities and sustainable economies, and forge global partnerships.